Trophy Scars’ New “Archangel” Video debuts via BrooklynVegan, New Jersey + NYC Tour Dates
Holy Vacants To Be Released May 6th Via Monotreme Records
“Holy Vacants…Part Bonnie And Clyde, part Chuck Palahniuk novel”
- Alternative Press/****
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For Trophy Scars’ fourth album, Holy Vacants, Jerry Jones (vocalist, lyricist), John Ferrara (guitarist), Andy Farrel (bass player) and Brian Ferrara (drummer) use as a springboard a bizarre cocktail of mythology, ancient religion and conspiracy theory surrounding the Nephilitic gene.
Listening to the likes of opener “Archangel” and “Qeres”, whose free-wheeling but complex and cathartic, psychedelic blues calls to mind Comets On Fire, it’s obvious the band have moved light years away from their post-hardcore early years. In the new video for “Archangel”, a raspy and dark Tom Waits quality comes to mind as the twisted storyline is intertwined with footage of the band performing the track. Courtesy of BrooklynVegan, check out the video HERE.
While the mythological tale this album creates might sound like an unworkable agglomeration of disparate parts, it is actually an intense and cohesive, hugely compelling whole, with powerful contrasts that make for a visceral immediacy. And Trophy Scars’ New Jersey and New York fans will be able to witness this powerful album in person this May; head below for more info on the band’s upcoming shows.
Upcoming Shows
5/3 – Teaneck, NJ – Mexicali Live
5/10 – New York, NY – Slake
